DPA Business Coaching Call with TobeyRenee - September 07

VIEW RECORDING - 75 mins (No highlights)
Opportunity to get published with Sherwin-Williams @ 1:13

Tobey encourages the group to submit projects using Sherwin-Williams paints for an opportunity to get published. She emphasizes that the projects don't need to be paid jobs, but can be as simple as painting a room in their home. Tobey provides details on how to request a free color deck from Sherwin-Williams and outlines the easy submission requirements.

Tamiko's successful art show sales @ 24:37

Tamiko shares details about two pieces she sold at a recent art show for $2,000 each. She describes how she repurposed and revamped existing canvases to create the pieces, utilizing techniques like elephant hide, lusterstone, and glass/mica. Tobey provides tips on pricing and framing artwork to maximize profits.

Upcoming technical training opportunity @ 33:52

Tobey introduces an upcoming 4-day faux marble training course she is taking, led by an IDAL board member. She shares samples of the different marble techniques they will be learning, emphasizing how mastering technical skills can help decorative artists stand out and attract higher-end clientele.

Importance of personal credit for business growth @ 37:51

Razsha, a credit and finance expert, joins the call to discuss the critical importance of maintaining strong personal credit in order to build business credit and access funding for business growth. She provides an overview of credit scoring factors and strategies for improving personal credit.

Recap and next steps @ 56:08

Tobey wraps up the meeting, reminding the group to reach out to Razsha for a credit analysis and to consider joining the film/TV union for potential side work opportunities. She also announces plans to adjust the coaching call schedule and create a new Slack channel for DPA-related topics.